893. The Mystery of Lord Lucan (with Alastair Budge)

893. The Mystery of Lord Lucan (with Alastair...

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The Bad Room 👞 (Learn English with a Short Story) [986]

Another short story on LEP to entertain you and help you learn some more English words and expressions. This one is a creepy tale about a room in a house with a strange, fatal attraction. People can't stop themselves going through the door, but then what happens to them? Follow a ...  Show more

10 Questions about Food 🍲 with Martin [985]

A funny British English conversation about food, cooking & eating habits, with my friend Martin. Why is British food a bit of a joke? Do French people have the right to criticise British cuisine? What is marmite, and why don't Brits just throw it away? What did Luke eat for lunch ...  Show more

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